Earthquake🌀 Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three ways to measure an earthquake
A
seismograph, Richter scale, the momentum magnitude scale
2
Q
what is a seismograph
A
measures and records an earthquake and how long it lasts
3
Q
what is a Richter scale
A
it measures the magnitude. the scale goes from 1 to 8
4
Q
what is the momentum magnitude scale
A
it measures the magnitude and is more reliable for larger earthquakes. the scale goes from 1 to 10`
5
Q
how can we reduce earthquake damage
A
by predicting when an earthquake may occur, planning for earthquakes, and building earthquake-safe buildings
6
Q
what would be the elements of an earthquake-proof building
A
a birdcage interlocking steel frame open areas for people to be evacuated to foundations sunk into bedrock rubber shock absorbers fire resistent building materials open roads
